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To Our READERS. 


ane we have given rather more attention in 
this circular to the smaller class of elevators, 
much of the matter is applicable as well to eleva- 
tors of any size, We do not wish it inferred that 
we do not seek the designing and contracting of 
elevators of large capacity, for in facet as in any 
class of building the larger the contract the more 
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In its general distribution this circular will fall 
into the hands of twenty or more persons to build 
small elevators where it reaches one person who 
is to build a large one. In matters preliminary to 
the building of a large elevator, it is generally the 
case that a personal interview is necessary, but the 
selection of a plan and the cost of building a small 
house ¢an be arranged by correspondence, hence 
the reason for particularizing more in regard to 


that class of elevators. 


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ys trust that this circular may be of some interest to those 


into whose hands it may fall, and so be a medium 
through which our business may be extended. 

Messrs. Parry & Deal are prominent contractors for public 
buildings, and with the experience of elevator building, Mr. E. 
B. Freeman for many years past has made the designing and 
superintending of elevators his sole business. 

Now associated together as the firm of Parry, Deal & Co., 
we propose to contract to build elevators of any size or style 
complete, also to furnish plans, or superintend, and to entertain 
such proposals in our line as our patrons may wish to make. 

We call attention to the testimonials in this circular which 
were given to Mr. Freeman, and which we think are exception- 
ally good, bearing such evidence of ability as should insure con- 
fidence. 

Bank references or Bond can be given when necessary. 


Respectfully, 


STEPHEN PARRY. 1 PARRY, DEAL & CO., 


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Designs for Hlevators. 


We have alarge number of preliminary drawings or “ Designs”’ 
of elevators. Having been for ten years in communication 
with grain men in all parts of the country, we have become 
familiar with many ways of handling it, and we find it to be a 
noticable fact that it is seldom any two men can be found who 
would have the same kind of an elevator in every particular; 
consequently our drawings include plans of elevators large and 
small, of all shapes and sizes, and arranged for many methods 
of handling. ; 

Our designs are small outline draughts of the shape and size 
of the building with the position of railroads and driveways, 
outside, and bins, scales, cleaners, etc., inside. 

When we receive a letter stating that the writer is contem- 
plating putting up an elevator of a certain capacity and giving 
such essential points in regard to the ground, power, receiving 
and shipping, cleaning, etc. (see page 9), as will enable us to 
understand his wants, we select a design from those we have 
on hand or draw a new one, as may be deemed best. It some- 
times occurs that we send several designs illustrating elevators 
of the same capacity, differently arranged, so that our cor- 
respondent may make his own choice. If they do not suit, we 
are willing to draw another design, to do away with any 
objectionable features which the previous design may have had. 
In this way we can hardly fail to design an elevator that will 
be satisfactory. 

These designs we send for examination only, and expect the same 
in all instances to be returned. We do this preliminary work with- 
out charge; if we fail to suit there is nothing more of it. 

If the design is satisfactory, we shall be pleased to answer 
any correspondence as to the building of elevator; its approxi- 
mate cost; the cost of plans and specitications; the furnishing 
of detailed estimates, and other matters relative thereto. 


Norg.— When examining a design with reference to its cost, a note as to the 
number of bins should be made, as the partitions, bottoms, attachments and 
spouts of the bins make up the principal cost of the building. When you 
double the number of bins, you, in some instances, about double its cost. An 
elevator holding 20,000 bushels divided into four 5000 bushel bins can be built 
from one-third to one-half less cost than if the house was divided into ten 2000 
bushel bins. If a design has more bins or less bins than are necessary, it 
shone be returned and corrected that the cost may be more closely approxi- 
mated. 


Total capacity is another matter to be carefully looked to, as an over-rated 


capacity will rapidly increase the cost per bushel capacity when actual capacity 
is figured. 


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What a set of Plans consist of. 


The plans for a small elevator cost so little as to hardly be 
felt in the total cost of the building, and the plans for a large 
elevator cost less, in proportion, as the size increases. Plans 
which we already have the originals of we can furnish in dup- 
licate at less cost than we can design and draw new ones. 

Our plans generally consist of —plan of foundation; plan of 
first floor; plan of bins; sectional elevation of one side; sec- 
tional elevation of one end; plan and section of power house; 
and a drawing of machinery as it is arranged in the building. 
Also, such other drawings as are necessary, depending on the 
shape and size of the building. These drawings are generally 
made to a working scale of one-fourth inch to the foot. With 
drawings are specifications of masonry; specifications of carpen- 
ter work; specifications and directions for setting machinery. 

With so complete a set of plans and specifications, we do not 
apprehend that there can be any mistake made by a good work- 
man in erecting the building. 

In addition to the plans and specifications, for a small addi- 
tional cost we will make out a builder’s statement, which in 
part consists of— Estimate of number of thousand brick or 
perch of stone in foundation, boiler house, and other masonry; 
a detailed bill of lumber for carpenter’s use, indicating the size 
and number of pieces of each kind and their position in build- 
ing; a detailed bill of lumber for millwright’s use; also a con- 
densed bill of lumber in both carpenter and millwright work 
to order by; a bill of machinery, giving a drawing of each 
shaft, with the pulleys, gears, boxes, collars, etc., that are on it; 
bill of rods, bolts, and other wrought-iron work; estimate of 
nails, squares of rooting, yards of painting, ete. We charge 
extra for these papers in order to reduce the cost of plans and 
specifications, as they are not necessary unless you wish. to 
figure on furnishing the material yourself. 


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ELEVATOR BUILDERS. 


The Advantages of Plans. 


Parties about to build an elevator can never regret the ad- 
vantage of having a good set of plans. There is always satis- 
faction in knowing exactly the kind of building you will have 
when done; of being able to make a reliable estimate of total 
cost before commencing; of having something definite to indi- 
cate what is to be done and how it is to be done, especially when 
let by contract. 

By plans and specifications any number of carpenters, masons 
and others may figure on the putting up of the building with a 
certainty that all will figure on the same thing—that is, the 
same amount of material and work, which is a satisfaction to 
the bidder and owner alike. 

If not desirable to let the building by contract, then by the 
use of the several bills and estimates of material, which we will 
furnish when specially ordered, the owner may receive figures 
—or “bids”—from the cheapest market, and have his masons 
and carpenters figure only on the “work”, or buying his own 
material he may employ an intelligent workman to put up the 
job according to the plans. 

It is often the case that a party building can furnish his own 
materials and let the “work” for less money than he can con- 
tract the whole job. It is always well to ascertain which is the 
cheapest, and to do this he should have, and in fact must have, 
a reliable statement of the materials to be used in the building. 

Nore.—In case the owner furnishes all materials, the ‘‘ working” of the 
lumber is usually figured at so much per each thousand feet worked and used 
in the building —the carpenter furnishing his own tools, ete.— Masonry at so 
much per perch of stone or thousand brick laid, the mason furnishing his 


own tools scaffolding and mortar. Millwrights figure at so much the job for 
setting the machinery, all material being furnished. 


PARRY, DEAL & 00. 


ELEVATOR BUILDERS. 9 


Essential Information for a Design. 


In making a design for an elevator, the most essential points 
to be known are the bin capacity wanted, the kind of power to 
be used, the “lay” of the ground and its condition, and the 
method of receiving and shipping grain. 


Site for Building.— The reader will bear in mind that many 
elevators are built at the side of an embankment, more or less 
high, or in lowlands where the ground is wet. It is desirable 
to know the nature of the ground to determine to what depth 
receiving sinks may be put in without the interference of water. 
It is well to have deep sinks, in other words, plenty of receiving 
room. But it is often the case that iron tanks or a cemented 
wall must be used even to the level of the surface of the ground. 
In large elevators the power is necessarily steam, and the choice 
is generally between a slide valve, a corliss or a condensing 
engine. 

Power.— Small elevators to the capacity of 18,000 bushels can 
be run by horse power and use a small fan mill for cleaning, 
when desired, but where a separator or sheller is contemplated 
more power is necessary, usually in shape of a stationary or a 
portable engine and boiler. Many persons prefer steam power 
for the smallest houses as being steadier and doing double the 
work. In some places the power is transmitted to the eleva- 
tor from a distance by shaft or wire rope. Again water power 
is often used where the house is favorably situated. There 
are also wind mills, caloric and gas engines in use. 


Receiving.—In some localities grain is received altogether 
from wagons in sacks and weighed in the building after being 
unsacked into a hopper from which it is dropped into a bin or 
sink. In other localities the receipts are in /wlk in wagons and 
unloaded into sinks by means of a “dump,” the load having 
been weighed on wagon scales before it enters the building. 
Some times the load is weighed in the building by having a 
combination dump and wagon scale. Again grain is received 
from both wagons and railroad cars, sometimes in bulk and 
sometimes in sacks,—all depending upon the part of the coun- 
try in which the elevator is to be built, and the requirements 


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of the owner’s business. It is not usual, however, that the lar- 
ger class of elevators have anything to do with wagon receipts. 


Shipping.—In shipping the usual way is to weigh the grain 
in bulk in a scale hopper which is sufficiently elevated to dis- 
charge direct to railroad cars. The capacity of the scales for 
this purpose run as high as 45,000 pounds (700 to 800 bushels). 
For small houses, however, the capacity of shipping scales is 
generally 60 to 200 bushels. Often railroad track scales are 
used and consequently inside shipping scales are not always 
necessary. Indeed, we have seen elevators without any scales, 
trusting to the market they ship to for weights. In elevators 
where small scale hoppers are used for shipping, “garners” are 
usually put in above the hopper to enable the elevator to con- 
tinue its discharge while the draft in hopper is being weighed 
and emptied. In large elevators where they can be conveni- 
ently arranged we use two car-load scale hoppers in preference 
to a garner above the hopper. In some places, particularly the 
Kast and South, the grain is shipped out in sacks. Then it is 
necessary to have altogether a different arrangement of inside 
scales and sacking-bins, with large floor space for sacking. 
Again, some elevators must be so arranged as to accomplish all 
of these methods, that is, to receive from wagons both in bulk 
and in sacks, also to receive from railroad, and to ship in bulk 
and in sacks by railroad and by wagons. 


Handling of Ear-Corn.—It is desirable to know when ear- 
corn is to be handled whether it is to be thrown or elevated 
into cribs to be shelled when work is slack, or to be dumped or 
thrown into a shelling-hopper and shelled as it is received. 
When ear-corn is received by railroad or by both railroad and 
wagons a special arrangement is necessary for receiving and 
handling same. 

It will be readily understood from the foregoing, that a few 
points as to the manner of receiving and shipping that is cus- 
tomary in your locality will save the architect a vast amount 
of perplexity as to the design to be selected. In connection 
with the above, where the elevator is of considerable capacity, 
it is well to know about the number of bushels or car loads to 
be handled in and out per day to determine the size of elevator 
cups, strength of machinery, ete. 


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It is also a matter of importance, when designing, to know 
the wishes of our customers in regard to cleaning and shelling, 
especially as to the number of bushels per day or hour to be 
cleaned or shelled. 

Cleaning. cleaning, 
it takes but little room and can be used in a horse-power house. 
A warehouse cleaner or separator will take more room and re- 
quires a steadier and stronger power to run it successfully. A 
rolling screen may be all that is necessary to take out the cobs, 
straw, and strings from grain. Or, perhaps, a suction fan con- 
nected with the discharge spout from top of elevator, or at the 
entrance to “boot” to remove the dust will do. In large houses 
and floating elevators we have put in machines of special de- 
sign to clean as high as 6,000 per bushels per hour. 

Ordinarily the cleaner is set in the tower of the elevator and 
cleans the grain into a shipping-bin or weigh-hopper as it is 
shipped out. In small elevators the cleaner can be set so as to 
clean the grain into all or most of the bins as it is elevated. 
This, however, requires the cleaner to be set higher, conse- 
quently more height of tower to building. 

When cleaners are set at the center or lower part of the 
building, 1 requires an extra elevation to clean grain before it 
enters the bins or shipping hopper. Also an extra elevation to 
clean from the bins before shipping, unless the bins are set 
high enough to draw through cleaner on way to elevator boot. 
This is not generally the case in small houses, as the bins are 
set low. Where two stands of elevators are used or a special 
cleaning bin above or below cleaner, the cleaner can be used in 
the lower part of building more conveniently. 


Shelling.— Where shellers are used it is important to know 
the amount to be slielled per day to determine the power neces- 
sary, and the capacity of sheller often cuts some figure as to 
the size of the tower. As the large shellers being set in the 
lower part of elevator deliver corn and cobs together and have 
an independent cleaner usually in shape of a rolling screen and 
suction fan at the top of building for separating and cleaning, 
they requires considerable room for a convenient arrangement. 
The question then arises as to whether the grain must be 
weighed as it passes from the screen to the bins or not. If it 
is to be weighed, it is usual to save height in tower to put in a 


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small elevator or a conveyer from the discharge of cleaner to 
throw into weigh-hopper, ete., etc. A large sheller for a small 
house increases the cost largely. 

The smaller shellers are generally provided with a combined 
cleaner and deliver their grain already cleaned to the sinks or 
elevator boot. The capacity of these shellers does not run 
higher than 3,000 bushels per day. The larger shellers run to 
10,000 bushels per day. 

Norse.—The use of shellers in small elevators should be avoided if possible, 
on account of the extra expense for power not required when sheller is not 
running, and the increased insurance risk. 

River Trade and Transferring.— When the elevator is to be 
situated near a river to handle a river trade, distances, etc., 
should be given, and the method of receiving or shipping, or 
both particularly described, as to whether the same is to be 
handled in bulk or sacks, in or out, and if ear-corn is to be 
received what disposition is to be made of it. When the eleva- 
tor is to be used chiefly for transfer business it should be noted 
as it requires height of building and special machinery for un- 
loading and loading rapidly. Also when the house is to be 
used to transfer from a narrow gauge to a broad gauge railroad, 
or vice versa, it cuts some figure in designing the plan. 


Bins.—The size, that is the capacity of the bins in an elevator, 
is a matter not to be overlooked in connection with the forego- 
ing, It is customary to have the bins in large elevators to hold 
from 6,009 to 10,000 bushels, and in elevators of capacity less 
than 100,000 bushels the bins are 3000 to 6000 bushels, while in 
. a house of 20,000 bushels capacity or less 1500 to 8000 bushel 
bins are the usual size, although many of the smallest elevators © 
are divided wholly or in part into car-load bins which are 
arranged so far as can be to discharge direct to cars. The num- 
ber of bins in an elevator very materially affect its cost; there- 
fore when parties can use all or a number of large bins they 
should so advise the architect. 


Generally.—The larger class of elevators use steam unloading 
shovels; hauling spools for cars; patent loading spouts; self- 
regulating feed gates, etc., and many minor conveniences which 
are sometimes desired in a smaller house, and when such is the 
case it should be mentioned. We have run elevators with 
belts, with wire rope cables, with chain belts, and with upright 


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shafts; sometimes one, sometimes another, as in our judgment 
may seem best. But when our customers have a preference we 
like to know it. 


Communicated. 


The importance of plans and specifications for a building, as 
a general thing is not considered by those outside of the build- 
ers’ trade, especially in the building of the smaller class of ele- 
vators is this the case. 

It sometimes happens that parties attempt to put up a build- 
ing without any drawing whatever. But it is customary for 
those about to build to advise with some local builder, who, 
although expert in house-building, has no experience in eleva- 
tor construction, or perhaps has built one or two elevators. He 
has but little knowledge of the operation and machinery of an 
elevator, and is not posted in improvements which are continu- 
ally being made, and are noticed and incorporated in the build- 
ings of those who make elevator building a business. 

The local builder makes an outline drawing, often rough and 
without. detail, sometimes omitting the machinery altogether, 
leaving that for the millwright to put in as best he can, after 
the building is inclosed, consequently that work is often done 
in an awkward and impracticable manner to conform with the 
building and avoid cutting and rebuilding. Specifications of 
any value seldom accompany plans of this kind. The building 
is figured on by carpenters or other builders, but owing to the 
incompleteness of the plans, the figuring is altogether a matter 
of guess-work and it is an impossibility for any two persons to 
figure on the same amount of material and work. During the 
progress of the building such items as pertain to the quality 
and quantity of the work and material, unless particularly 
specified, are often the occasion of dispute and sometimes out- 
lays for extras or an unpleasant settlement. 

In nine cases out of ten, buildings put up in this way cost 
more, are poorly constructed, and in less than two years are 
altered and changed to attain results that experience alone can 
suggest. 

A professional elevator architect is supposed to have had 
experience and can save you something on first cost and often 
a mint of money in the long run. 


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ELEVATOR BUILDERS. 15 


As before stated, we are in the field as contractors as well as 
architects, and solicit the privilege to figure on any elevator or 
elevator work, whether we draw the plans or not. We are 
‘ prepared to contract for elevators of any size, to build them 

complete. 

Outside of the ordinary style of elevators we include the 
designing and building of special transfer elevators, floating 
elevators, dock elevators and swinging elevator legs, additions 
and transfer belts; the construction of dry houses and special 
cleaning machinery —in all of which we are experienced. 

We do not claim any particular style of building or any 
patent, but propose to do as we have done—to design a build- 
ing that will suit the place and business. We do not consider 
it necessary to enter into a comparison of the merits of eleva- 
tors which we have built with those of other builders. Ex- 
perience has satisfied us that we can build an elevator as con- 
veniently arranged, as economically operated and as reasonable 
in first cost as any in the country. 

What we are privileged to boast of is the satisfaction our 
elevators have given to those for whom we have built, and the 
favor in which they are looked upon by parties who see them. 
The testimonials we give are from men of long experience and 
high standing in the grain business, who have built and oper- 
ated other elevators. If you choose to address them, we 
believe that they will talk for us better than we can talk for 
ourselves, because having done the right thing by them they 
are our friends. 


©OESMIMONIALS. 


BARTLETT, KUHN & CoO., * 
Grain and Commission, 
Proprietors Union and Evansville Elevators, 
EVANSVILLE, IND., July 26, 1882. 


E. B. Freeman, Esq., Peoria, Ill—Dear Sir: Now that our elevator is fin- 
ished and in good working order, we desire to compliment you on the manner 
in which you have designed and managed the building and fitting up of the 
structure. It fulfills our most sanguine expectations and is, we think, in all 
particulars, a pronounced success. Yours truly, 

[Capacity 275,000 bushels] Bartiert, Kuun & Co. 


Office of E. S. EASTON & Co., 
Grain and Commission, 
PEORIA, ILuL., Feb. 7, 1884. 


E. B. Freeman, Esq.—Dear Sir: We have had the elevator that you built 
for us constantly running since the Fall of 1881. It has proved satisfactory in 
every respect, especially so as regards economy in operating, and the amount 
of work it can do. Weare pleased to make this statement to you even at this 
late date for you certainly deserve much credit for putting up so complete a 
house. Respectfully yours, FranK HALL, 

[Capacity 300,000 bushels] Sec’y Central City Elevator Co. 


SmMiItrH, HIPPEN & Co., 
Grain Commission Merchants, 
Hlevators at 
Emden, Manito, Forest City, Tremont, Green Valley and Pekin, 
PEKIN, ILL., November 28, 1884, 


E. B. Freeman, Peoria, Il].—Dear Sir: In answer to yours of 22d, we 
would say that we are very much pleased with our new elevator. We consider 
it a model for convenience. We can handle our grain through it at very little 
cost. The machinery all works smooth to perfection. We will say further 
that the elevator was built at the estimated cost. We shall be pleased any 
time to say a good word for you to any one you may refer to us. 

Yours truly, 
[Capacity 90,000 bushels] Smitru, Hipren & Co. 


Office of MCKEEN BROs., 
Millers, 
TERRE Hautes, IND., Dec. 5, 1879. 


E. B. Freeman, Peoria, Ill.—Dear Sir: Our elevator, designed and built 
under your charge a year ago, gives full satisfaction. I am pleased to recom- 


mend you as a competent elevator builder, Samuret McKeen, Pres’t. 
{Capacity 50,000 bushels] 


TESTIMONIALS. K7 


STRATER BROTHERS, 
Grain Dealers, 
Proprietors Southern Elevator, 
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 


Editor American Elevator and Grain Trade Journal: Mr. E. B. Freeman has 
built us one of the most complete elevators we have ever seen. Everything 
seems to be in the right place, and nothing is overlooked necessary to making 
it complete and substantial, and to put it in thorough working order. * * # 
The power is conveyed to the upper line of shafting by steel wire rope which 
works well, furnished from Trenton, N.J. Mr. E. B. Freeman was the archi- 
tect and builder, and has made us a first-class building, having a capacity of 
from 50,000 to 60,000 bushels, and built with a view to the quick handling of 
car-load lots. Yours respectfully, 

[Issue Feb. 1883] STRATER BROTHERS. 


Office of S. C. BARTLETT & Co., 
Proria, ILu., Feb. 4, 1884. 


E. B. Freeman, Esq., Peoria, Ill.—Dear Sir: As architect and superinten- 
dent of our elevator, you have discharged your duties in a most satisfactory 
manner. The elevator was built within the allotted time, at less than the 
estimated cost, and up to the present time works finely. 

Yours truly, W. H. Barrrert, 
[Capacity 400,000 bushels; built to increase] Sec’y Iowa Elevator Co. 


Office NEW ORLEANS ELEVATOR AND WAREHOUSE Co. 
And Proprietors of 
Floating Elevators “Gov. Morton,” * Progress,” “ Nictaux,” 
NEw ORLEANS, LA., Jan. 7, 1881, 


E, B. Freeman, Peoria, Ill—Dear Sir: Your services with the New Or- 
leans Elevator and Warehouse Co., for nine months previous to my retire- 
ment, was entirely satisfactory. I am pleased to recommend you as efficient 
in your profession. Respectfully, 

Len. Hiepy, Ex-Sec’y and Treas. 

(Floating elevator; transfer capacity 6000 bushels per hour] 


Would further state that the elevator built by you at Falton, Ky., for the 
Company in 1878, has proved a good job. Len. Hiapy. 
[Capacity 10,000 bushels] 


Office of CENTRAL ELEVATOR Cov., 
Str. Louis, Mo., Nov. 30, 1878. 


— _— — —Gents: Your letter received and contents noted. Mr. 
i. B. Freeman, of whom you make enquiry, superintended the construction 
and building of an addition to our elevator, and I believe him to be an honest 
man, and fully qualified to rebuild your elevator, or do any work that you may 
want done in that line. Yours respectfully, 

[Capacity of addition 300,000 bushels] N. G. Lartmorg, Pres’t. 


HORNER Bros., 
Proprietors Olney Grain Elevator, 
OLNEY, ILL., Aug. 29, 1877. 


E. B, Freeman, Peoria, Ill.—Dear Sir: The alterations you made in our 
elevator last month give entire satisfaction. We can now do three times the 
work that we could formerly, with one-half the labor. 

Respectfully, Horner Broruers. 


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Office of THE HUDNUTS, 
Hominy Mills at Terre Haute, Ind., Mt. Vernon, Ind., Pekin, Ill., Hudnut, MW. 
PEKIN, ILu., March 10, 1885. 

E. B. Freeman, Peoria, Iil.—Dear Sir: We write you this to say that you 
have built for us an excellent elevator. We don’t know a thing to find fault 
with. We are more than pleased with it. You may consider us your friends. 

Yours, A. G. WALKER, 


Capacity 75,000 bushels] Manager for “The Hudnuts.” 


Office of RucG & BRYAN, 
Commission Merchants, 
PEORIA. ILL., Aug. 20, 1879. 


E. B. Freeman, Esq., Peoria, Ill.—Dear Sir: We take pleasure in stating 
that the elevator you constructed for us is a success, and that we cheerfully 
recommend you as a competent and trustworthy builder. 

Truly yours, Ruaa, Bryan & MURDEN, 


[Capacity 175,000 bushels] Proprietors Advance Elevator. 


McFADDEN & CO., 
Grain Dealers, 
Proprietors of Elevators at 
Easton, Chandlerville, Bath, Topeka, Cuba, and Havana, Til. 
HAVANA, ILL., November 22, 1879. 

E. B. Freeman, Peoria, Ill.—Dear Sir: It gives us pleasure to state pub- 
licly that we are fully satisfied with our new elevator—designed and built by 
you at Easton, Ill. We recommend you most highly to any one wishing work 
done in your line of business. Yours respectfully, 

[Capacity 12,000 bushels] McFappren & Co. 


MARSHALL BROS., 
Grain Dealers, 
Manito, ILL., Oct. 11, 1879. 


E. B. Freeman, Peoria, Ill.—Dear Sir: At your request we state that we 
are entirely satisfied with our new elevator, designed and superintended by 
you; and furthermore, it will give us pleasure to recommend you to any par- 
ties wishing work in your line. With our best wishes for your future pros- 


perity, we are, Very respectfully yours, 
[Capacity 20,000 bushels] MARSHALL Bros. 


P. B. & C. C. MILES, 
Grain Commission Merchants, 
PEORIA, ILL., March 10, 1885. 


¥. B. Freeman, Peoria, Ill.—Dear Sir: The plans which you got up for 
our elevators at Crescent City, Ill., and LaHogue, Ill., were very satisfactory. 
The carpenters found no trouble in building by them, and since they have 
been running, have proved as well arranged as any elevators we know of. 
Yours truly, P. B. & C. C. MILEs. 


[Capacity 10,000 and 14,000 bushels] 


L. ROBISON, President Wm. NIcouL, Secretary. ~- 


Wma. RUTHERFORD, Vice-President. J. D. Burr, Treasurer. 


TICOL, BURR & CO,, 


PROPRIETORS 


PEORIA FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP, 


MANUFACTURERS OF 


STEAM ENGINES 


Shafting, Pulleys, Hangers @ Gearing of every description. 


SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO 


GRAIN KLEVATOR, 


FLOUR-MILL AND DISTILLERY MACHINERY, 


BUILDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CASTINGS. 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF PATTERNS, “ 


COR. OF WALNUT AND WATER STsS.,, 


PEORIA, ILL’S. 


H. SANDMEYER & CO. 


213 and 215 South-Adams St., Peoria, ILL, 


“MANUFACTURERS OF 


GRAIN SPOUTS, ELEVATOR BUCKETS, 


Galvanized Iron Cornices, Tron Sky-Lights, Tin, Iron and Slate Roof- 
ing, Corrugated [ron Siding, ete. 


<& FLEXIBLE GRAIN SPOUT FOR TRIMMING (CARS. = 


With this Spout you can load a car without shoveling, and is the best Spout for 
general use in the market. Will work well in any kind of an elevator, and is de- 
signed expressly for loading where’there is but little fall from bin. Price, $20.00, 
including royalty. 


THE BIFURCATED 


a 
GRAIN SPOUT | | i 


FOR TRIMMING CARS. 


The Only Spout Manufactured 
that will Load both ends of 
a Car at the same time 
Without Shoveling. 


REFERENCES. 
Armour,. Dole’& C6.i,.:5., «sueseueeceanteavnenes Chicago 
Illinois Central R.R. Co... ceiprscssoresscees Chicago 
Chicago & Pacific Ele@Vator.....c.. .ceeee-ee Chicago 
COR. 1.&)P, Mlevator. ssccccsccssmastensreve: Chicago 
Flint, Odell & Co.) ..c..s0i.:..ccss eee Chicago 
Wabash Elevator Co...........csssssssseersee-eeee-s-- T0100 
Michigan Central R.R. Elevator.............. Detroit 
Detroit R.R. Elevator Co.......ccsssecseesesseeees Detroit 
N.Y. L.E. & Western Elevator Co.. ........ Buffalo 
Erie Hlevator Co ..2.:.003 desccccgebeenteedeennsoces Buffalo 
Wim, Watson ...............0..20. Minneapolis, Minn 
Bartlett, Kuhn & Co.........ccccccocsee Evansville, Ind 
Strator BOs... sccccvcisccscescuseaschh Ree Louisville, Ky 
Richmond Elevator Co................Richmond, Va 
Union Elevator Co............ccssssssaceseesseeeee--9b. LOUIS 
Advance Hlevator CoO.......sssccssessscscroseses St. Louis 
Central Elevator Co .b........cccccsssccacoceeseeees St. Louis 
Union Depot Storage & Elevator Co.....St. Louis 
Keokuk Hlevator.icik..:: cee rend St. Louis 
Novelty Elevator.............sscs00esese.e Ke ADSAaS City 
Union Elevator, No. 1..........ccccsssscoossceee Peoria, Ill 
Union Elevator, No. 2....cccscscccsceossecceeese Peoria, I] 
Advance Elevator. ......... scnncerteamtabwive ee COLLG,: LH 
Central Hlevator <...:......Acecuennlee Peoria, Ill 
Harris & Comstock.......:. ssa wee Peoria, Ill 


HOV ator SA Ig... vsacseo sos earn tea Peoria, Il 
Iowa Elevator........ evesseressoeeek COMA, LI], 


SEND FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. 


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